Love my classic turret press . I have loaded 3+ thousand rounds and not one issue. Best value out there for reloading. the comment before mine this guy obviously has never used this press before . Good video.
All my questions are allready asked by other people and answered. (Case trim, primer pocket cleaning, flash hole deburring) Your video convinced me to buy a LEE Classic Turret to add to my LEE Classic Cast Single stage press.
I found this video very well made. I think I'll look into buying one of these. I've been using a single stage press for 10 years and have found that I reload a lot less often due to the slow process. I still enjoy it, just don't have the time to load a bunch at once like I would prefer. This press will change that.
I just started using my lee classic turret press. Thank you for the excellent video, its nice to know what dies go where. A couple of things for the newbie like myself. If you are reloading rifle you need a couple of things. A lee double disk kit 90195 @ 14.98, so you can load the appropriate amount of powder, also a rifle charging die 90194 @ 14.98. You can order them through Midway or Lee. If you reload pistol you will need the pwder through expanding die. They are caliber specific.
Very well done.good lighting and camera work. You may want to mention to periodically check the power load for safety reasons since the Auto powder feature can sometime get out of standard. Well done.
Great video I use the 4 hole turret as a single stage when prepping / priming brass then take the priming arm out and the safety prime off and use it as the progressive press it takes extra time but in the end it speeds the process up considerably when doing large batches I tend to do about 500 to 2k at a time.
Thank you for the video on the Turret press. I'm new to the reloading world. After seeing your demo I think that the Turret press would be a good one for me start out on.
Thank you for the video. I just saw the video you did for the progressive press, think I will get this one to upgrade from my single stage. While the progressive can crank out ammo faster, I like the idea of being able to inspect and double tap something if necessary.
A lot of people don't when using once-fired brass, but after that they do. I've noticed that roughly 3 out of 4 of the once-fired cases I get have little to practically no primer residue
Looks like it came out of the case when the primer seater hit it. I load 223 on a single stage and have had powder jump out like that when putting it in the case holder. If it gets tapped a certain way, it just jumps out
Thanks I really appreciate you showing me how this should be done I’m new and still acquiring all that’s needed to reload I don’t want to buy anything I don’t need or want work with my loader if you have any suggestions on newbs in reloading I’ll accept them thanks again.
Thanks for this video. I have a question about the reloading process for 223. I have a 5 station press I use for 45acp. I want to use this press for 223, but I am having an issue with one part of the reloading process for 223. You need to resize the case before you trim, which defeats the purpose of using a progressive press because you have to stop indexing the press to remove the case once its deprimed and resized in station 1. When to you trim your cases?
I realize this video is older but we just purchased the same press so it's pretty new to me. At 3:20, at the bottom of the powder dropping stage, there are several flakes of powder flying out of the cartridge before the bullet is seated. Is this normal or was it just some rare occurrence? So far we've only loaded pistol calibers and a loss of that much powder would cause major issues. Also, does the rifle powder loading die work for all rifles calibers or are they specific to an individual caliber?
@gsho2915 almost positive its the "lee rifle charging die" a universal charging die for small rifle that is designed to be used with the auto-disk powder measure
I have the press and I bought the powder measure like you have and the extra set of disks also the big Lee reloaders manual, what I don't understand is how to figure the powder setup , in the manual about any load above 20 grains, they want you to use the drum powder measure, can you explain how you figure the right formula for example, the .223 where 26 grains with a 55 grain bullet is the starting load?
Great videos (1 & 2) Thank you! The only suggestion I might have, is to let people know that the upgrade handle you feature in the video is no longer available. It took some digging and bouncing around on Google to figure that out after going to the link.
Hi Gavin, hope you're well! I've been single-stage reloading .223 for a while. I'm looking to speed things up. This turret press looks ideal and doesn't take-up too much space. I was wondering can you answer these questions? 1) It looks like the brass in both part videos have already been decapped? Is this possible to do on that press? 2) Do you still have to deburr and chamfer? 3) For the full-length resize die/station, do you still have to lube the main body and inner neck? 4) And, if my application is for Civilian Service Rifle UK (12" bull at 100-500 yards) do you think the accuracy will still be there if I don't do 2) & 3)? Any incresed build-up of pressure?
How did you perform case prep? No need to clean the primer pocket? Trimming of case length? Tumbling the brass? I am a complete novice and this is the press I am getting.
Have you had any issues with the turret plate raising up when you are sizing or going on the up stroke? I notice yours does it as well as mine does. I'm wondering if that will have any effort or making bullets. I like the turret press but mine is starting to get a bigger gap between the turret plate and the press.
@Gaunter O'Dimm you need to trim the case if they exceed the case trim length. only time you don't need to is if you have brand new brass that's unfired, or if you get lucky and have a few fired ones where the case hasn't grown in length from firing.
This is very simplified version of loading. Conner & darktrooper4 point out two very important steps of reloading ANY bottle necked casing. Improper cleaning of primer pockets before seating a new primer can leave a raised primer, subject to "slam" fires. Yes, it can happen. Even brand new brass should be checked for proper length, AFTER resizing.
Greeting from NY: Gavin I noticed that your priming system you were using was working fine. As mine does!! ONLY when I get to the last 5 Primers in the priming system it doesn't seem to work properly. Do you have any tips to correct this problem?
Firstly a FANTASTIC!!! video. HD, great camera angles, VERY professional. The Lee reloader looks vastly inferior compared to your Hornady Lock N Load. But it does the job for a price I guess. Would you say Dillion presses are in some ways superior to these two or on the same par as Hornady? FYI, I decided to go with Hornady and have been VERY happy with it. Just though I should ask because I am trying to learn as much as I can about this reloading chaos. Hhaha! Cheers. :-)
it appears to be the mount, not the press. i have the same press and with the cast iron base and heavy columns it lifts my bench off the ground before any flex occurs.
New to reloading and only do pistol for the moment. I thought the Lee seating die has a crimp built in so that the 4th die (factory crimp) is not needed. Or do you have the seating die set so that the crimp is not engaged (since you've added the 4th factory crimp). Just trying to learn :)
what do you do when you're reloading old brass where you need to check the case length after resizing then trim and deburr the case after. Do they sell dies that measure the case OAL
I'm new to reloading. So I deprimed & sized my brass, and almost 1/3 of them are too long (case length in excess of 1.760"). So I cut them down to 1.750”, debured/chamfered them, ran them through the sizer again, measured again, now they are good. Am I doing things right? Oh, I’m loading 77gr Sierra HPBT bullets with a starting charge of 20.0 gr of Ramshot X-Terminator, Federal primers, COAL of 2.260”. Please be patient with my n00b @$$
Nice Job , I too have gone from a Dillon 550 B to the classic turret have been able to load consistantly 350Rds an hr for 9mm and 45 acp , I want to upgrade my handle ,Where id you get yours ? Have had mine for 2.5 yrs and have loaded 10.000 rds problem free :)
A few observations I have, one.. your using Small Rifle primers? I've read, and been told that you should only use CCI #41, or Magnum Rifle primers due to the possibility of a slam fire happening. Also, you show that your NOT cleaning out the primer pocket. Again, I've been told you should. Also, what about trimming your brass? I use the Lee single press system. I'm fussy with most stuff I do, so after I deprime, I like to clean my brass in a sonic cleaner, even though I've tumbled it. The case lube residue has caused issues for me if I don't clean it off. I guess everyone has their own way. I like the turret press, but would only use it for pistol reloading I think.
Now that's it's been 10 years what's ur thoughts on this press I'm just looking a cheap kinda turret press or a auto indexing press for cheap tell I can save and get a dillion 750 or hornady lnl ap
Very informative videos for a guy as myself who is just getting into reloading. I like the way you have the Classic mounted, altho I haven't figured out you did it. What did you use for a work bench top? My spare bedroom will be turned into the reloading room.
I'm working on my reloading room and will be getting a Lee classic 4 hole press soon. What is the recommended height for the bench from the floor to the top of the bench? Most like gonna build my own bench
What I still don't understand about reloading is: you're supposed to trim your case length AFTER you resize it and before you load a bullet in. So how do guys get away with useing ap presses or a press like this when there's no case trimming between the sizing and bullet pressing?
Oh, I must be missing something. In this video it looks as if you deprime, size and prime in one stage, then proceed to load the cartridge. Do you measure before sizing?
When you full length size a case it changes the OAL. Measuring the case before sizing does not tell you whether or not you need to trim. I suppose if you trim to the absolute minimum and meticulously keep up with how many firings you have on the cases you may could make it work. I'll stick to my method and that is prepping brass in 50 count batches and storing ready to load. It doesn't take long to prime, charge and seat after that. To each his own. No wrong way if it is done safely.
I have reloaded for almost 30 years and never trimmed a piece of brass, pistol or rifle. I guess I will worry about it when it becomes a problem for me.
The sizing die does that, yes, included in die sets! :) Check out: ultimatereloader.com/reloading-101-2/ - complete starter's guide for free- click on "Next" links till done!
Press moves an awful lot! Even with your fancy mount. I used a modified strong mount from Dillon and mounted mine to my bench and its alot more solid than that.
Is this press rickety or is it the bench? I despise a press that moves AT ALL. My bench is steady and strong so I know how to build a foundation for solid reloading. The question is though, does Lee know how to build a solid press? So which is it? Is the press loose and shaky or does someone need to be shown how to built a bench? I see flexing as he cycles the press. What's moving?
No, .223/55 grain at 2.255" OAL. The problem is in the RCBS Gold Medal bullet seater. It has a sliding collar in the base of it which centers the bullet and holds it straight while guiding it up into the seater stem. The problem is that the collar slides back down and protrudes 1/4" +/- below the die face -- enough to catch the freshly seated bullet tip as the auto-rotate begins to turn the turret. I have to hold the sliding guide in the up position so that it clears the bullet tip and allows turret rotation. I could remove the guide, but really like the centering feature and ease of bullet insertion that it provides. So....I'll live with it as is. Still faster than trying to insert those tiny little pills into the neck straight and true with my sausage fingers...
For being 10 years old the video quality is amazing. Very good video.
Love my classic turret press . I have loaded 3+ thousand rounds and not one issue. Best value out there for reloading. the comment before mine this guy obviously has never used this press before . Good video.
Second best, next to the lee loader kits.
All my questions are allready asked by other people and answered. (Case trim, primer pocket cleaning, flash hole deburring) Your video convinced me to buy a LEE Classic Turret to add to my LEE Classic Cast Single stage press.
I found this video very well made. I think I'll look into buying one of these. I've been using a single stage press for 10 years and have found that I reload a lot less often due to the slow process. I still enjoy it, just don't have the time to load a bunch at once like I would prefer. This press will change that.
Just bought one of this, just waiting for my dies to arrived. Nice video.
I think this video just helped me make up my mind on this press. I will be purchasing one. Thanks...Glad I found this video.
I just started using my lee classic turret press. Thank you for the excellent video, its nice to know what dies go where. A couple of things for the newbie like myself. If you are reloading rifle you need a couple of things. A lee double disk kit 90195 @ 14.98, so you can load the appropriate amount of powder, also a rifle charging die 90194 @ 14.98. You can order them through Midway or Lee. If you reload pistol you will need the pwder through expanding die. They are caliber specific.
Very well done.good lighting and camera work. You may want to mention to periodically check the power load for safety reasons since the Auto powder feature can sometime get out of standard. Well done.
Great video I use the 4 hole turret as a single stage when prepping / priming brass then take the priming arm out and the safety prime off and use it as the progressive press it takes extra time but in the end it speeds the process up considerably when doing large batches I tend to do about 500 to 2k at a time.
my only concern was not trimming the brass after resizing. other than that, looks good.
Thank you for the video on the Turret press. I'm new to the reloading world. After seeing your demo I think that the Turret press would be a good one for me start out on.
Thank you, nice to see all the info you need in 1 place, been trying to figure out what i need and talking to cabelas people to no avail.
Great video, short and to the point, some tend to ramble on & on. Thanks Bro!
it looks like some powder blew out on the down stroke at 3:20
Thank you for the video. I just saw the video you did for the progressive press, think I will get this one to upgrade from my single stage. While the progressive can crank out ammo faster, I like the idea of being able to inspect and double tap something if necessary.
Muy buenos tips, para reformar cartuchos de 223 en la torre Lee..!! Excelente video..!!
A lot of people don't when using once-fired brass, but after that they do. I've noticed that roughly 3 out of 4 of the once-fired cases I get have little to practically no primer residue
Good video on Lee Classic Turret, yours is the best one yet, I`m glad I kept searching, yours is very clear and to the point !
Was that powder coming out of the casing at 3:20?
yes it was, i was just about to comment on that
Wow, it was!
Looks like it came out of the case when the primer seater hit it. I load 223 on a single stage and have had powder jump out like that when putting it in the case holder. If it gets tapped a certain way, it just jumps out
Not bad for a budget press, has nothing on the bigger brands but if you don't have the cash definitely a good option
Thanks I really appreciate you showing me how this should be done I’m new and still acquiring all that’s needed to reload I don’t want to buy anything I don’t need or want work with my loader if you have any suggestions on newbs in reloading I’ll accept them thanks again.
Thanks for this video. I have a question about the reloading process for 223. I have a 5 station press I use for 45acp. I want to use this press for 223, but I am having an issue with one part of the reloading process for 223. You need to resize the case before you trim, which defeats the purpose of using a progressive press because you have to stop indexing the press to remove the case once its deprimed and resized in station 1. When to you trim your cases?
I realize this video is older but we just purchased the same press so it's pretty new to me. At 3:20, at the bottom of the powder dropping stage, there are several flakes of powder flying out of the cartridge before the bullet is seated. Is this normal or was it just some rare occurrence? So far we've only loaded pistol calibers and a loss of that much powder would cause major issues. Also, does the rifle powder loading die work for all rifles calibers or are they specific to an individual caliber?
thank you that's a top little video
you make it look easy. great videos.
Thanks man!
@gsho2915 almost positive its the "lee rifle charging die" a universal charging die for small rifle that is designed to be used with the auto-disk powder measure
where does the old primer come out at??
very informative, thanks
I'm new but you can deprime and prime without cleaning the primer pocket?
Nice video, however don't you need to trim the cases before repriming? New to reloading.
I have the press and I bought the powder measure like you have and the extra set of disks also the big Lee reloaders manual, what I don't understand is how to figure the powder setup , in the manual about any load above 20 grains, they want you to use the drum powder measure, can you explain how you figure the right formula for example, the .223 where 26 grains with a 55 grain bullet is the starting load?
I saw that but if powder jump and spill out of the case on the down stroke of the charge process
I was wondering if someone else had caught that......🤔
You use a standard Lee Rifle charging die,and this works for all Calibers,for Rifles,it doesn't expand the case mouth
very clean, as always. thumbs up!
i'd forget to do the primer half the time
Great videos (1 & 2) Thank you! The only suggestion I might have, is to let people know that the upgrade handle you feature in the video is no longer available. It took some digging and bouncing around on Google to figure that out after going to the link.
What kind of primer dispenser are you using?
Hi Gavin, hope you're well! I've been single-stage reloading .223 for a while. I'm looking to speed things up. This turret press looks ideal and doesn't take-up too much space. I was wondering can you answer these questions?
1) It looks like the brass in both part videos have already been decapped? Is this possible to do on that press?
2) Do you still have to deburr and chamfer?
3) For the full-length resize die/station, do you still have to lube the main body and inner neck?
4) And, if my application is for Civilian Service Rifle UK (12" bull at 100-500 yards) do you think the accuracy will still be there if I don't do 2) & 3)? Any incresed build-up of pressure?
How did you perform case prep? No need to clean the primer pocket? Trimming of case length? Tumbling the brass? I am a complete novice and this is the press I am getting.
Have you had any issues with the turret plate raising up when you are sizing or going on the up stroke? I notice yours does it as well as mine does. I'm wondering if that will have any effort or making bullets. I like the turret press but mine is starting to get a bigger gap between the turret plate and the press.
When do you trim your case?
todd pas was going to ask the same thing, also what about primer pocket cleaning
@Gaunter O'Dimm you need to trim the case if they exceed the case trim length. only time you don't need to is if you have brand new brass that's unfired, or if you get lucky and have a few fired ones where the case hasn't grown in length from firing.
This is very simplified version of loading. Conner & darktrooper4 point out two very important steps of reloading ANY bottle necked casing. Improper cleaning of primer pockets before seating a new primer can leave a raised primer, subject to "slam" fires. Yes, it can happen. Even brand new brass should be checked for proper length, AFTER resizing.
yea lol i did...i like to ease down after i charge the case with powder
you don't have to remove the indexing rod to set your depth. Just don't full stroke the handle and it won't rotate. Kinda unnecessary work
So this is all I need primers gun powder brass and bullets? And this and nothing else?
Looking at this and the new Pro 4000 press, I see youhave you used the new one. Which one do you recommend more and why?
I cant seem to find that primer case on the lee website
Greeting from NY:
Gavin I noticed that your priming system you were using was working fine. As mine does!! ONLY when I get to the last 5 Primers in the priming system it doesn't seem to work properly.
Do you have any tips to correct this problem?
Firstly a FANTASTIC!!! video. HD, great camera angles, VERY professional. The Lee reloader looks vastly inferior compared to your Hornady Lock N Load. But it does the job for a price I guess. Would you say Dillion presses are in some ways superior to these two or on the same par as Hornady? FYI, I decided to go with Hornady and have been VERY happy with it. Just though I should ask because I am trying to learn as much as I can about this reloading chaos. Hhaha! Cheers. :-)
it appears to be the mount, not the press. i have the same press and with the cast iron base and heavy columns it lifts my bench off the ground before any flex occurs.
Curiosity can you use the Hornady Lock N Load adapter on this press or no?
he did in part 1. he had said bout useing it.
New to reloading and only do pistol for the moment. I thought the Lee seating die has a crimp built in so that the 4th die (factory crimp) is not needed. Or do you have the seating die set so that the crimp is not engaged (since you've added the 4th factory crimp). Just trying to learn :)
Does this come with everything that you need for reloading small caliber to large caliber
Pretty awesome! Thanks for the video.
Nice video.
what do you do when you're reloading old brass where you need to check the case length after resizing then trim and deburr the case after. Do they sell dies that measure the case OAL
Just get a set of calipers
Awesome how good is this press for precision shooting rounds?
I'm new to reloading. So I deprimed & sized my brass, and almost 1/3 of them are too long (case length in excess of 1.760"). So I cut them down to 1.750”, debured/chamfered them, ran them through the sizer again, measured again, now they are good. Am I doing things right? Oh, I’m loading 77gr Sierra HPBT bullets with a starting charge of 20.0 gr of Ramshot X-Terminator, Federal primers, COAL of 2.260”. Please be patient with my n00b @$$
Yes sir. Im sire you have figured it out since this comment and video. But i say yes sir you got it. 🤘
Where can I get a handle for the turret press like the one in the video, it gives better clearance than the one suppied by Lee.
Nice Job , I too have gone from a Dillon 550 B to the classic turret have been able to load consistantly 350Rds an hr for 9mm and 45 acp , I want to upgrade my handle ,Where id you get yours ? Have had mine for 2.5 yrs and have loaded 10.000 rds problem free :)
Hi Gavin how much crimp do you apply?
you need another riser for the auto-disc, its hitting your safety-prime.
A few observations I have, one.. your using Small Rifle primers? I've read, and been told that you should only use CCI #41, or Magnum Rifle primers due to the possibility of a slam fire happening.
Also, you show that your NOT cleaning out the primer pocket. Again, I've been told you should. Also, what about trimming your brass?
I use the Lee single press system. I'm fussy with most stuff I do, so after I deprime, I like to clean my brass in a sonic cleaner, even though I've tumbled it. The case lube residue has caused issues for me if I don't clean it off.
I guess everyone has their own way.
I like the turret press, but would only use it for pistol reloading I think.
Small rifle primer is correct for .223. Per Lee reloading info.
Where did you get that Ergo Pull Handle?
I want one!
Now that's it's been 10 years what's ur thoughts on this press I'm just looking a cheap kinda turret press or a auto indexing press for cheap tell I can save and get a dillion 750 or hornady lnl ap
I see a lot of different size bullets for .223. I see .22, .223, and .224. Is one recommended more than the other
it would probably be faster is he held 10 bullets in his hand. but sweet video! I'm deffinately upgrading to this turret press
Have always enjoyed your videos. Are you having any problems in getting supplies?. Thanks for a great info video.
Faithful follower.
I can't seem to find that priming tool anywhere.
Saw powder flying out of the case at 3:20. It seems like you have too much flex at your station and the case is flopping around a bit.
Very informative videos for a guy as myself who is just getting into reloading. I like the way you have the Classic mounted, altho I haven't figured out you did it. What did you use for a work bench top? My spare bedroom will be turned into the reloading room.
I'm working on my reloading room and will be getting a Lee classic 4 hole press soon. What is the recommended height for the bench from the floor to the top of the bench? Most like gonna build my own bench
What I still don't understand about reloading is: you're supposed to trim your case length AFTER you resize it and before you load a bullet in. So how do guys get away with useing ap presses or a press like this when there's no case trimming between the sizing and bullet pressing?
I have the same question about case trimming and when you resize don't you have to use some case lube?
Hello, how do you adjust the powder load
Does the kit come with everything
Hi Gavin, which powder through expander die did you use to reload .223? Can it be used to load other rifle calibers? Thanks
nice video and quality ;)
What die set are you using and where did you order that handle? Love your videos by the way and that's one killer of a reloading man cave.
So u do not need to lube the case ?
Short or tall powder die?
How is Lee's customer service and warranty
No trimming?
How do you have this mounted?
.224 is the bullet you are looking for if you are reloading .223 remmington
Every single case jams inside resizing die, what can I do?
Use imperial case sizing wax!
This is a great press. Only way it could be better would be to have 6 holes. Hmmmm
Did anyone notice that at 2:19 that some powder popes out of the case
At this point, why not move to a full progressive press like the Pro1000 or 550B?
how is a 550 b full progressive?
If you don't measure the case after sizing and depriming, how do you know that it does not need to be trimmed?
I always do. :)
Oh, I must be missing something.
In this video it looks as if you deprime, size and prime in one stage, then proceed to load the cartridge.
Do you measure before sizing?
You measured before? This is the only part I am concerned about before I buy this exact set up for reloading... case trimming
When you full length size a case it changes the OAL. Measuring the case before sizing does not tell you whether or not you need to trim.
I suppose if you trim to the absolute minimum and meticulously keep up with how many firings you have on the cases you may could make it work.
I'll stick to my method and that is prepping brass in 50 count batches and storing ready to load. It doesn't take long to prime, charge and seat after that.
To each his own. No wrong way if it is done safely.
I have reloaded for almost 30 years and never trimmed a piece of brass, pistol or rifle. I guess I will worry about it when it becomes a problem for me.
I meant 3:19
can this b used for 38 super and 7.62*39
You bet!
How much per round is it on those reloads you doing?
+ssbadazz I don't know his cost breakdown (determined by components), but I'm currently making 223's for $0.20/rd or $4.00/box.
Does resizing come into play?
You'll always resize when reloading ammo- with rifle cartridges that can be just the neck, or full-length sizing.
gavintoobe what tool do you use for that? Or is it included in the die set ? I'm still kinda new at this and am considering reloading
The sizing die does that, yes, included in die sets! :) Check out: ultimatereloader.com/reloading-101-2/ - complete starter's guide for free- click on "Next" links till done!
watch part one
Press moves an awful lot! Even with your fancy mount. I used a modified strong mount from Dillon and mounted mine to my bench and its alot more solid than that.
Is this press rickety or is it the bench? I despise a press that moves AT ALL. My bench is steady and strong so I know how to build a foundation for solid reloading. The question is though, does Lee know how to build a solid press? So which is it? Is the press loose and shaky or does someone need to be shown how to built a bench? I see flexing as he cycles the press. What's moving?
the factory crimp is a better crimp
Had to remove my indexing rod because the turret would start to spin before the seated bullet cleared the seating die. Annoying.
Tall cartridge?
No, .223/55 grain at 2.255" OAL. The problem is in the RCBS Gold Medal bullet seater. It has a sliding collar in the base of it which centers the bullet and holds it straight while guiding it up into the seater stem. The problem is that the collar slides back down and protrudes 1/4" +/- below the die face -- enough to catch the freshly seated bullet tip as the auto-rotate begins to turn the turret. I have to hold the sliding guide in the up position so that it clears the bullet tip and allows turret rotation. I could remove the guide, but really like the centering feature and ease of bullet insertion that it provides. So....I'll live with it as is. Still faster than trying to insert those tiny little pills into the neck straight and true with my sausage fingers...
Tradeoffs! I've run the turret with and without the indexing rod- not too bad without it, but it is nice to have!
DO mention that the Lee Powder Dispenser for the press comes with no way to mount it to the press. Lee = Fail
Most of these comments indicate a lack of reading skills! Just read the instructions!